History

Tae Kwon Do is the Korean Art of self-defence and means ‘The Way of Hand and Foot Fighting’. It is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practised for many centuries in the Orient. Tae Kwon Do came to be perfected in it’s present form in Korea. Translated from Korean, “Tae” literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot. “Kwon” denotes a fist chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. “Do” means art, way or method. Tae Kwon Do indicates the technique of unarmed combat for self-defence, involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, dodges and interception with the hand, arms and feet to the rapid destruction of the opponent.

Tae Kwon Do was inaugurated in South Korea on April 11, 1955 following extensive research and development by the founder Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree Black Belt. It was introduced into the United Kingdom in 1967. To the Korean people Tae Kwon Do is more than a mere physical use of skilled movements. It also implies a way of thinking and life, particularly in instilling concept and spirit of strict self-imposed discipline and an ideal of noble moral rearmament.

In these days, where violence and intimidation seem to plague our modern societies, Tae Kwon Do enables the weak to possess a fine weapon to defend him or herself and defeat the opponent as well. When wrongly applied it can be a lethal weapon.
Even if Tae Kwon Do is practiced for exercise alone, the enjoyment derived will justify the time invested and spent. As an exercise it is equally suitable for old as for the young, for men and for women.

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Testimonials

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

My 3 children go to Taekwondo at Chawson school they love every bit of it . It's has showed them to respect others and it's helped them come out of their selves.
There instructor is great with the kids and the training is at its greatest level, also they do have some fun in training it is very friendly and we all get on and the atmosphere is very welcoming . All 3 children have come such a long way thanks to their great instructor and all his hard work to get the kids to where they are today.

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

My 3 children go to Taekwondo at Chawson school they love every bit of it . It's has showed them to respect others and it's helped them come out of their selves.
There instructor is great with the kids and the training is at its greatest level, also they do have some fun in training it is very friendly and we all get on and the atmosphere is very welcoming . All 3 children have come such a long way thanks to their great instructor and all his hard work to get the kids to where they are today.

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

My son's and I have been a part of R&D TKD for 5 years now. We have all developed so much in that time under the guidance of Matt Leonard who always pushes us to keep doing that little bit better. We initially chose this club because I could train with my son's, we train as a family and have that common interest. My youngest son has been working to master the tenet of self control and is constantly improving. My eldest son has progressed leaps and bounds in his confidence. And me, well I am working on the tenet of perseverance. I will get that black belt.

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

Having not been able to train for a few years I was again looking to find a club that I could join. I was lucky enough to have a found a club in Redditch run by Matt Lennard and I have now been training here for the past year. This is a great club very friendly atmosphere and Mr Lennard is a great instructor. I am looking forward to gaining more knowledge and improve on my skills under his guidance and work towards gaining my 2nd degree black belt. Would highly recommend this club in Redditch or Droitwich for anyone wishing to start a martial art or gain on previous knowledge in Taekwondo.

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

Redditch and Droitwich Taekwondo offers a martial arts class in which you are surrounded by friendly faces. No matter why you want to learn, be it to defeat an archenemy, a desire to fight like all those 80s action stars or just to get fit you'll be welcomed. The higher belts are all kind, patient and happy to help.

Bradley 18

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

I started Tae Kwon Do when I was six because I needed to build my confidence up. From the moment I started, I enjoyed learning my patterns. Each time I pass my grading and get my next belt I feel more and more proud. When I first started, I trained for one hour, once a week and now I train for two hours, twice a week because I enjoy it lots. At the moment I am a yellow belt with green stripe but one day I want to be a black belt. My confidence has now increased a whole lot more and now I am one of the toughest tacklers on the football pitch. Mr Lennard makes the training sessions fun and makes me believe I can do it.
Harry, Age 7

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

I was attracted to TKD about 4 years ago as a way to lose weight and get into better shape. I never was one for sweating on a treadmill for hours on end and I heard from a friend who trained with Matt and who went on to become world champion that he was a fantastic teacher and my time spent training would have great all round benefits. I was not disappointed as I find Matt to be very friendly and approachable for students and parents, dedicated and professional. Personally I have loved training in TKD for I am now stronger, leaner, way more flexible and generally more confident in my day to day life due to being able to train in a contact sport safely with quality guidance and support. Thanks.